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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie, front, is congratulated as he passes the team box after scoring a power-play goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 30, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Varlamov strong before exiting, Avs beat Blackhawks 5-0

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks center Henrik Sedin (33), of Sweden; center Sam Gagner (89); and left wing Daniel Sedin (22), of Sweden, celebrate Gagner's goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canucks slip past Oilers for 3rd straight win

Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks goalie Scott Foster defends against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Scott Foster, accountant-turned-goalie, helps Blackhawks beat Jets

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal during overtime in an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Newark, N.J. The Penguins won 4-3. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Crosby scores in OT to lift Pens past Devils 4-3

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Preds beat Sharks 5-3, set franchise record for most points

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2018, file photo, Eeli Tolvanen, of Finland, left, celebrates a goal with Sami Lepisto (18) during the second period of the preliminary round of the men's hockey game against Norway at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea. The Nashville Predators have signed forward Eeli Tolvanen of Finland, the 30th pick overall last year, to an entry-level contract, adding the talented 18-year-old to a roster already sitting atop the NHL. General manager David Poile announced Thursday, March 29, 2018, that the immigration and other paperwork had been completed with Tolvanen agent Jay Grossman in Nashville to finalize the last details. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Tolvanen watch ends with Predators signing 18-year-old Finn

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

A shot by Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) enters the net behind New Jersey Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid (1) for a goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Newark, N.J. The Penguins won 4-3. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Crosby bats in OT goal, Penguins beat Devils 4-3

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) warms up before playing against the New York Rangers in an NHL hockey game, Monday, March 26, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Alex Ovechkin’s historic contract helped him become face of Capitals

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 19, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel (15) carries the puck past Nashville Predators' Mike Fisher (12) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y. Eichel has difficulty assessing the sorry state of the Sabres, who haven't had a sniff at the playoffs in the three years since his celebrated arrival. &quot;When I got drafted, if you would've said we'd be in this position, I probably would've told you to give your head a shake,&quot; Eichel told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Tanks for nothing: Some NHL teams can’t win for losing

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets' Kyle Connor (81) tries to get a shot on Boston Bruins goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) during overtime in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Trevor Hagan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Laine’s shootout winner gives Jets 5-4 win over Bruins

Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2017, file photo, United States' Casey Mittelstadt scores a goal on Slovakia goalie Roman Durny, left, as Michal Ivan, right, defends during the third period of an IIHF world junior hockey championships game in Buffalo, N.Y. The Buffalo Sabres have reached an agreement with their top prospect, center Casey Mittelstadt, who is leaving Minnesota following his freshman season. Mittelstadt agreed to a three-year entry level contract Monday, March 26, 2018, and is expected to join the Sabres as early as Tuesday.(Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

After lunch with Eichel, Mittelstadt eager for Sabres’ debut

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Warren Foegele (37) takes a pass as Ottawa Senators' Thomas Chabot (72) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Foegele scores in NHL debut, Carolina beats Senators 4-1

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with defenseman John Carlson (74) after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, March 26, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Alex Ovechkin scores 45th goal as Capitals topple Rangers

By Simmi Buttar - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) collides with New York Rangers defenseman Brady Skjei (76) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, March 26, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Vegas secures playoff spot with 4-1 win over Avalanche

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2017, file photo, United States forward Casey Mittelstadt (11) chases a loose puck during the overtime period of a preliminary round game against Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Buffalo Sabres have reached an agreement with their top prospect, center Casey Mittelstadt, who is leaving Minnesota following his freshman season. Mittelstadt agreed to a three-year entry level contract Monday, March 26, 2018, and is expected to join the Sabres as early as Tuesday.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Minnesota’s Mittelstadt reaches 3-year contract with Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres centre Jack Eichel (15) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with right wing Jason Pominville (29) and centre Zemgus Girgensons (28) during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sabres snap Leafs’ club-record 13-game home winning streak

Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane, center, celebrates his goal with teammate Chris Tierney (50) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames Saturday, March 24, 2018, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Deadline additions help streaking Sharks surge into playoffs

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings' Derek Forbort (24) tries to stop Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97), who gets the shot off during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 24, 2018, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

McDavid nets 2, grabs scoring lead as Oilers beat Kings 3-2

Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark (35) stops Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 23, 2018, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Niemi stops 35 shots in Canadiens’ 3-0 win over Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

New Jersey Devils' Will Butcher (8) returns to the bench after scoring in the second period of the team'sNHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Friday, March 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Hall’s winner lifts Devils past Penguins 4-3 in overtime

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press